University of Arizona College of Nursing

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Chen X. Chen, PhD, RN, MBBS, FAAN! 🎉
The Sorensen Endowed Professor at the College of Nursing has been appointed to the American Academy of Nursing’s Standing Committee on Scientific Leadership, joining 10 nationally recognized nurse scientists to shape the future of nursing science. From advancing research on menstrual pain to preparing health care professionals for an AI-enabled future, Chen’s work spans research, innovation, and mentorship, focusing on strengthening the next generation of nurse scientists. READ MORE:

Chen X. Chen, PhD, RN, MBBS, FAAN, has been appointed to the American Academy of Nursing’s Standing Committee on Scientific Leadership, bringing her expertise in nursing science, research, and innovation to a national effort that is shaping the profession’s future. From advancing research on men...

09/07/2026

The College of Nursing will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 for Labor Day.

09/01/2026

Happy fall semester! Follow along with Molly Ashendorf, a Level 3 BSN student, for a day in her life at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. From classes and studying to time with friends and everything in between, see what a day looks like for one of our nursing students.

09/01/2026

College of Nursing PhD student Todd Adams is using AI, machine learning, and large-scale health care data to uncover patterns in mortality risk among adults with substance use disorders. His interdisciplinary research team earned the 2026 AIM-AHEAD Top AI/ML Translational Research Award, Instructor’s Choice. Adams’ work shows how today’s nurse scientists are using emerging technologies to tackle complex health care questions. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4gylNLm

AI is transforming health care research, and College of Nursing PhD students are helping lead the way. Todd Adams, a PhD student, used machine learning and large-scale clinical data to uncover unexpected mortality patterns among adults with substance use disorders, earning a national AIM-AHEAD award...

08/29/2026

What does it mean to Bear Down? For future nurses, it means being ready when it matters most. At the College of Nursing, Bear Down Day! puts that spirit into action. On Aug. 28, 69 BSN students took on an immersive, all-day experience practicing the skills needed to care for patients and families through labor and delivery. It’s a hands-on tradition. It’s challenging. It’s a chance to push further, rise to the occasion, and prepare to make a difference. That’s a true Bear Down moment! 🐻⬇️ READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4wVl9xQ

What does it mean to Bear Down? At the College of Nursing, it means being ready when it matters most. Each year, BSN students put that spirit into action during Bear Down Day!, an immersive experience that prepares future nurses to rise to the challenge and care for patients during labor and deliver...

08/21/2026

As RISE 2026 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a week of learning, research and connection for our Nursing PhD community. One highlight was the social reception and poster session, where our sixteen PhD students came together with faculty and members of their research teams to share ideas and celebrate their work. The event featured research presented at WIN and other conferences. Pictured here are assistant professor Ashley A. Lowe, PhD, MSPH, and research nurse Megan Peterson, MPH, RN. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Resident Intensive Summer Experience a meaningful week of connection and collaboration!

08/19/2026

What does the USDA have to do with nursing? For Tarnia Newton, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, a national USDA fellowship revealed how food access, rural infrastructure and public policy shape health, and how nurses can advocate for change beyond the bedside. Now, she’s bringing those insights back to the classroom to prepare future Wildcat nurses to be informed, effective advocates for patients and communities. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4g1zpjq

08/18/2026

The College of Nursing’s BSN-IH program in Gilbert offers an exciting collaboration with Phoenix Children’s in Spring 2027, providing pediatric-specific clinical programming! This opportunity is available exclusively to BSN-IH students starting the Level 1 program in Gilbert, AZ, in Spring 2027. Learn more at a Phoenix Children’s information session on:
Sept. 18, 10 a.m. -or- Sept. 19, 3 p.m. Join via Zoom at https://arizona.zoom.us/j/2641809892 (meeting ID: 264 180 9892) | Phoenix Children’s Application Deadline: Nov. 2, 2026

08/17/2026

This week, the College of Nursing is proud to host the Resident Intensive Summer Experience (RISE) for our Nursing PhD students! It's a great opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to come together on our Tucson campus as they build connections and momentum ahead of the fall semester.

08/17/2026

Did you know that the University of Arizona is an Age-Friendly University? 🤔

This designation, granted by the Age-Friendly University Global Network, highlights the U of A’s commitment to promoting positive and healthy aging and enhancing the lives of older members of the global community.

The U of A’s Innovations in Aging Graduate Interdisciplinary Program helped lead the university’s efforts to earn this designation. The multicollege, transdisciplinary program brings together researchers, professors, and leaders from across disciplines to share knowledge, develop solutions, and address the needs of an aging population.

By 2034, Census Bureau data suggest that Americans age 65 and older will outnumber those under 18 for the first time. The U of A is helping prepare for that future through collaboration, research, and education.

Interested in helping shape the future of aging? Explore the Innovations in Aging Master of Science and Graduate Certificate at Arizona Online, and find the right path for you at https://innovationsinaging.uahs.arizona.edu/.